Creekside Elementary - 07

www.spearfish.k12.sd.us

498 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Creekside Elementary, located at 2325 N Ave in Spearfish, South Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Spearfish School District (District 07). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing foundational education and social development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal growth, Creekside aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Spearfish educational community, the school benefits from a collaborative environment that prioritizes community involvement and student-centered instruction. Parents and families looking for more information on the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district policies can visit their official website at [http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us](http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us). Through its commitment to excellence, Creekside Elementary plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the Spearfish area.

498

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside Elementary - 07
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	13

White
436 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.2 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
13 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spearfish School District 40-2
Phone:	(605)717-1210
Website:	http://www.spearfish.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 165

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 170